Don't Cheat Your Mind From the Truth

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition fo men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:8-10

Focus on Christ

How you would you know if you are wrong when it comes to biblical teaching? Do you rely on pastors, teachers, or famous Christian leaders to tell you what the truth is? 

The Apostle Paul gave a warning that you should not let someone spoil or rob your thinking of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. The teaching of the world makes sense if your mind is not grounded in the Word of God. The philosophies of the world bring wrong thinking into your mind and try to paint them as being reasonable and right. 

You must be grounded in the teachings of Christ if you are to remain faithful to biblical truth. Christianity is a way of life. In fact, it is a changed life. This life is based on teachings of Christ and empowered by the teaching of the Holy Spirit Christianity is based on truth. The value of God’s Word is that it is the only infallible book in the world. It does not just contain truth, but it is truth.

Saturate your mind in His Word and your thinking will recognize error when it comes. Develop a desperate and dependent life in the Word of God and the Holy Spirit will guide and protect your mind from the vain philosophies, empty deceit, and traditions of men.

Focus on Self

If you want to know the truth, then admit that self is limited in its thinking, egotistical in its reasoning, and fallible in its conclusions. Only God’s Word will reveal all truth.